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Supervising Deputy District Attorney en Merced County, CA

Merced County, CA · Merced, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite

$165,526.00  -  $201,614.00

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About the Department

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Receives criminal pleadings, reviews and examines physical and testimonial evidence, interviews witnesses, investigates and determines whether or not a crime has been committed and the nature of the crime. 

  • Handles a felony caseload and complex criminal cases, conducts preliminary hearings and jury trials.

  • Mentors, supervises, evaluates and trains Deputy District Attorneys on all aspects of prosecutorial duties. 

  • Appears in court and assists Deputy District Attorneys and judges with calendar management.

  • Assists Deputy District Attorneys on decisions made in cases and in court, including plea dispositions, going to preliminary hearings and going to jury trials. 

  • Assists judges with court questions concerning the District Attorney office.

  • Other supervisorial duties as assigned by the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorneys.

Position Duties

Experience:
One (1) year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney IV with Merced County or its equivalent in other agencies.

OR

Five (5) years of experience in the practice of criminal law with one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
 
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school.
 
Licenses:
Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Effectively manage assigned caseload and courtrooms in the judicial functions of the District Attorney's Office.

  • Effective application of expert legal knowledge of assignment.

  • Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.

  • Analyze information and data; interpret statutes, case law, policies, procedures and regulations.

  • Meet deadlines under stressful conditions.

  • Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.

  • Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.

  • Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.

  • Frequent hearing of normal speech and talking in person and on the telephone.

  • Frequent concentration, decision-making and public contact.

  • Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.

  • Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.

  • Occasional exposure to emergency situations, trauma or grief.

  • Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

  • Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:
  • Legal principles and practices with emphasis on criminal law.

  • Trial and hearing procedures and the rules of evidence.

  • The Penal Code of the State of California.

  • Legal research methods.

  • Principles of supervision and training.

Ability to:
  • Coordinate and direct the work of staff to achieve efficiency of operation and meet departmental goals and objectives.

  • Analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems.

  • Present law, facts and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.

  • Investigate, explain, and write reports on legal matters.

  • Make decisions with little or no guidance on any and all legal issues. 

  • Deal effectively and tactfully with the public.

  • Represent the District Attorney with the community and other agencies.

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